Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

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Elliptic’s Policy Chief Says Crypto Needs a ‘Healing Moment’
September 11, 2025

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Says ‘Crypto’s Time Has Come’
September 10, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins said Wednesday (Sept. 9) that “crypto’s time has come.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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OCC Head Gould Says Banks’ Crypto-Related Activities Are Legally Permissible
September 10, 2025

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said Wednesday (Sept. 10) that the crypto-related activities that many banks want to participate in are legally permissible and that these activities should not be stigmatized. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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CFOs Face Rising Risks as Balance Sheets Lean on Bitcoin
September 10, 2025

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easyGroup Teams With Uphold to Launch Bitcoin App
September 09, 2025

U.K.-based conglomerate easyGroup says it is entering the cryptocurrency sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Circle and Fireblocks Team to Help Promote Stablecoin Adoption
September 09, 2025

Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched a collaboration with digital asset platform Fireblocks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Nasdaq to Invest $50 Million in Cryptocurrency Exchange Gemini
September 09, 2025

Nasdaq has agreed to purchase $50 million of the Class A common stock of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Space Station. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Benchmark Says Bakkt’s Licenses Support New Crypto-Focused Business Model
September 08, 2025

Broker Benchmark reportedly initiated coverage of Bakkt with a buy rating, saying the company’s regulatory footprint supports its efforts to “reboot” by shedding parts of its business and sharpening its focus on a “brokerage-in-a-box” for institutions, a bitcoin treasury program and a stablecoin payments network....

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Crypto ATMs Branded as Fraud Pipelines in Landmark DC Lawsuit
September 08, 2025

Financial innovation can often collide with the reality of consumer risk.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...